Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken is a quick, oven-baked dinner featuring juicy chicken tenderloins coated in a tangy-sweet glaze made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. This easy Asian-inspired recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under an hour and pairs perfectly with rice or noodles for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Total Time: 40–50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 2 lb (0.9 kg) chicken tenderloin chunks
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut chicken tenderloins into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown on the outside but not fully cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, toss to coat evenly, and transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, spooning extra sauce on top.
Notes
- Add fresh pineapple chunks and sliced bell peppers for extra flavor and vibrant color.
- Swap chicken tenderloins for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added freshness and crunch.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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